Strategy & Planning Team Lead

What You'll Do Manage a planning stream within a pod (up to 7–8 people, max 9), ensuring alignment with business goals and pod-level strategy Ensure team effectiveness, workflow quality, and adherence to deadlines Maintain deep involvement across all RFPs/RFIs handled by the team Oversee task distribution, prioritization, and workload balancing Manage handoffs and collaboration with Client Services and MPO Lead hiring, interviews, and onboarding of new team members Conduct performance reviews and career development planning Identify and escape team capacity or performance risks Must-have 5+ years in digital media planning 2+ years of experience managing teams (3-5 direct reports) Hands-on DSP platform experience or strong multi-platform planning expertise English proficiency: C1–C2; ability to communicate and express a point in verbal and written English easily Proven experience in client-facing pitches and strategy presentations Deep understanding of media infrastructure and execution Demonstrated team leadership and soft skills Advanced presentation and strategic planning capabilities What You Get USD compensation that values your expertise. Work from anywhere : fully remote to suit your lifestyle. 31 days of paid time off : 21 days of annual leave + 10 days of sick leave, because your health and work-life balance matter. Growth-focused environment : access to learning resources and clear pathways for growth. Fun team events: virtual cooking classes, yoga sessions, team quizzes and more A culture of trust: we cut the red tape — results over rules always. Open talk, ownership, and getting things done together. Hiring Flow Screening Interview (45 minutes): initial conversation with a recruiter. Test Assignment (2 days): a task designed to evaluate your technical skills. Team Interview (up to 60 minutes): a meeting with your potential Team Lead and future colleagues to assess team fit and discuss role-specific responsibilities, expectations and workflows. Offer: if successful, you’ll receive an offer to join our team. Location & Eligibility This role is open to applicants from EMEA (selected countries). Please note that we’re unable to consider applications from outside these locations. Thanks for your understanding! #J-18808-Ljbffr AI Digital